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nrcummings's review
Problematic writing and just isn’t as I hoped.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual assault, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Moderate: War
Minor: Confinement
jaaaayyyraddd's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
deckleeditproof's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse and Death
Minor: Miscarriage, Antisemitism, and Trafficking
bergsteiger's review
3.0
Well written, if formulaic. As other reviewers have pointed out, it was as if Allende was trying to touch on every major socio-political issue in the past century, using carefully designed characters to make this happen. Personally it didn't bother me, but at the same time, there is nothing amazing here. Certainly not Allende's best work, but worth the read if you're a fan of hers. Solid 3 stars.
hhhfrost's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0